Professor/Associate Professor, Eskom Chair in Power System Simulation
- Employer
- Global Academy Jobs
- Location
- South Africa
- Closing date
- Feb 27, 2017
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- Sector
- Science, Physical Sciences and Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry
- Hours
- Full Time
- Organization Type
- University and College
- Jobseeker Type
- Academic (e.g. 'Lecturer')
Job Details
Eskom Chair in Power System Simulation
Professor / Associate Professor
(Ref. ING07/047/0217)
Five-Year Term Appointment
Duties
- Teaching and developing postgraduate modules, as well as guiding undergraduate and postgraduate student projects and theses in the areas of power system simulation, electricity generation, transmission, distribution and consumption;
- Conducting research in the above-mentioned areas;
- Managing the Eskom Power Plant Engineering Institute (EPPEI) activities at Stellenbosch University;
- Liaising with Eskom and other industry partners.
Job Requirements
- A relevant doctoral degree, plus at least three years' applicable practical, teaching and/ or research experience;
- An ECSA accredited BEng or BSc(Eng) degree in Engineering, or equivalent;
- Proven academic and/or industry related management skills at senior level;
- A strong research record, including successful postgraduate supervision and publication record; Sound communication, supervision and teaching skills;
- Good interpersonal and leadership skills.
Recommendation
- Relevant experience in Eskom or a similar organisation;
- Evaluation by the NRF as a researcher;
- A proven research track record;
- Registration as a Professional Engineer.
How To Apply
The University will consider all applications in terms of its Employment Equity Plan, which acknowledges the need to diversify the demographic composition of the staff corps, especially with regard to the appointment of suitable candidates from the designated groups.
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment.
Apply online by using the "Apply Now" link.
Your application, comprising a comprehensive curriculum vitae (including the names and contact details of at least two referees), must reach the University before or on the closing date of the advertised post.
Applicants should request their referees to send confidential reports by the closing date directly to the following address: The Manager: Personnel Provisioning & Planning, Stellenbosch University, Private Bag X1, Matieland 7602; e-mail: sun-e-hr@sun.ac.za; fax: 021 808 2484.
Candidates may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments.
The University reserves the right to investigate qualifications and conduct background checks on all candidates.
Should no feedback be received from the University within six weeks of the closing date, kindly accept that your application did not succeed.
Enquiries
Enquiries regarding job content: Prof Wikus van Niekerk on 021 808 4251, or on wikus@sun.ac.za
Enquiries regarding remuneration/benefits as well as technical assistance with the electronic application process: Human Resources Client Service Centre on 021 808 2753
Currency ZAR
Commencement Date 01-May-2017
Closing Date 27-Feb-2017
Company
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